Secure WordPress Website (Without Installing Any Extra Plugins)

Being one of the most popular CMS on the Internet makes WordPress an attractive target for hackers. You should securing your WordPress website right from the start when you first set it up!

I like to keep my WordPress website lightweight. This post teaches you how to secure your WordPress website, through a strong configuration and good security habits, without installing any other 3rd party plugins.

1. Delete themes and plugins that you don’t use

Remove unused themes and plugins as they may leave your blog open and vulnerable to attacks.

Besides, you also get to shave some weight off your WordPress website when you uninstall those unused plugins.

2. Don’t use a weak password

Probably the single most important thing when it comes to security. Go for 12 characters and a mix of numbers and alphabets.

7. Disable File Editing from WordPress dashboard

By default you can edit your themes, plugins via the editor inside your WordPress dashboard. By disabling this function, any hacker that manages to login cannot make any other changes to your files via the dashboard.

These 9 methods would be useful for anyone who wants to secure their WordPress website! If you know of any other ways to improve the security without installing any plugins, do drop your suggestions below!